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Title: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 03, 2015, 06:39:04 PM
Anyone remember the IFBB Pro bodybuilder Eddie Robinson?

https://www.facebook.com/Eddie.Robinson.Mr.USA

Then
(http://www.whereinus.com/product-images/celebrities-images/1Robinson,%20Eddie,-2.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2WIMgdtUE4Y/T_nJJtlHZsI/AAAAAAAAHgE/ir4PR7UFERs/s1600/Eddie+Robinson+%252810%2529.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ACCidK0MwM4/T_nJK4INb7I/AAAAAAAAHgM/niBnqrqeNHQ/s640/Eddie+Robinson+%2811%29.jpg)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=101378.0;attach=109760;image)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=101378.0;attach=109761;image)


Now
(http://s27.postimg.org/ox9s6iyhv/10885129_973562145987715_3323777158060238937_n.jpg)
(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/JjKH6hn8AN8/hqdefault.jpg)
(http://s12.postimg.org/747rwmqgt/11041754_10153178153792146_313798282601502306_n.jpg)
(http://s18.postimg.org/oxbw9ka3d/10923614_985187698158493_3198698826978042237_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Rambone on March 03, 2015, 06:45:33 PM
Now
(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/JjKH6hn8AN8/hqdefault.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3305/3548835508_acfb41131d.jpg)

Dude was great in Reservoir Dogs. Hasn't aged a bit.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 03, 2015, 06:46:30 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: AbrahamG on March 03, 2015, 06:46:54 PM
Was a good bodybuilder and powerlifter.  It disheartens me to see him training clients with kettle bells and other douchey methods.  
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 03, 2015, 06:47:46 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: AbrahamG on March 03, 2015, 06:49:18 PM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3305/3548835508_acfb41131d.jpg)

Dude was great in Reservoir Dogs. Hasn't aged a bit.

You can do better.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 03, 2015, 06:49:46 PM
:)

90s bodybuilders loved overalls. Lee, Nasser, Cormier, Eddie lol
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 03, 2015, 06:51:02 PM
Was a good bodybuilder and powerlifter.  It disheartens me to see him training clients with kettle bells and other douchey methods.  

Yes, I forgot he was a powerlifter. I remember he used to lift some big weight. Well, he claimed to anyway!!
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: polychronopolous on March 03, 2015, 06:55:32 PM
Yes, I forgot he was a powerlifter. I remember he used to lift some big weight. Well, he claimed to anyway!!

Arm wrestled Sargeant Slaughter as well.

Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: jude2 on March 03, 2015, 07:00:01 PM
Yes, I forgot he was a powerlifter. I remember he used to lift some big weight. Well, he claimed to anyway!!
Saw him lift back in the day and he was really strong. Serious presser.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: HTexan on March 03, 2015, 07:01:24 PM
Roids are a hella of a drug.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 03, 2015, 07:02:27 PM
Roids are a hella of a drug.

Are you implying that once he got off of steroids, he shrunk down?  :-\ :-\ :D
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Army of One on March 03, 2015, 07:02:55 PM
Loved him in the wonder years

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/JjKH6hn8AN8/hqdefault.jpg)

(http://markymunster.com/mm040.jpg)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 03, 2015, 07:10:58 PM
Loved him in the wonder years

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/JjKH6hn8AN8/hqdefault.jpg)

(http://markymunster.com/mm040.jpg)

Haha, the father on the Wonder Years was awesome. Typical American dad!
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Coach is Back! on March 03, 2015, 07:11:53 PM
Was a good bodybuilder and powerlifter.  It disheartens me to see him training clients with kettle bells and other douchey methods.  

Because their not effective?
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: HTexan on March 03, 2015, 07:17:06 PM
Are you implying that once he got off of steroids, he shrunk down?  :-\ :-\ :D
No, I'm alleging that if someone was to take massive amount of peds and then stop, that could cause said person to shrink up like a raisin.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 03, 2015, 07:19:02 PM
No, I'm alleging that if someone was to take massive amount of peds and then stop, that could cause said person to shrink up like a raisin.

Just the finishing touch!!
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: The Scott on March 03, 2015, 07:40:41 PM
Looks like a fat Hobbit, i.e., a Blobbit.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Walter Sobchak on March 03, 2015, 07:45:20 PM
Yes, I forgot he was a powerlifter. I remember he used to lift some big weight. Well, he claimed to anyway!!

Benched over 600 as a teen didn't he?
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 03, 2015, 07:58:45 PM
Looks like a fat Hobbit, i.e., a Blobbit.

At least he's still alive :-D
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 03, 2015, 08:00:04 PM
Benched over 600 as a teen didn't he?

Yes! Flex magazine always reports the most accurate infirmation!!
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Never1AShow on March 03, 2015, 08:05:51 PM
At least he's still alive :-D

He's only 50 yrs old.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: BB on March 03, 2015, 08:09:41 PM
Benched over 600 as a teen didn't he?

Best Meet Bench was #610 at #220, and he would routinely work up into the mid #5's.

Here's a meet pic with a good amount on it -

(http://www.criticalbench.com/images/EddieRobinson2.jpg).

Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 03, 2015, 08:15:11 PM
He's only 50 yrs old.

But he's a former IFBB pro. 50 is the new 100 when you're a bodybuilder.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Walter Sobchak on March 03, 2015, 08:58:32 PM
Best Meet Bench was #610 at #220, and he would routinely work up into the mid #5's.

Here's a meet pic with a good amount on it -

(http://www.criticalbench.com/images/EddieRobinson2.jpg).

610 at 220 is a phenomenal competition bench everywhere except Getbig
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Obvious Gimmick on March 03, 2015, 10:48:52 PM
Loved him as alex24
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: The Ugly on March 04, 2015, 12:07:36 AM
You can do better.

This, maybe?
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: AbrahamG on March 04, 2015, 01:29:22 AM
This, maybe?

kudos.  although, the alex24 post above yours is pretty darn good.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: D.O.A. on March 04, 2015, 03:15:37 AM
Eddie is a great guy! Worked out with him a few times back in the early 90s.
For sure the strongest guy ive ever met. Nothing bad to say about him .
One of the all time greats of bodybuilding
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: DroppingPlates on March 04, 2015, 04:25:01 AM
The Coach' big brother..
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Ronnie Rep on March 04, 2015, 04:47:19 AM
Saw Eddie win the teenage Florida, then The Florida the next year. He was a freak, great arms and legs strong as hell.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: The Grim Lifter on March 04, 2015, 05:05:51 AM
Still looks pretty young.

Arnold said he had implants in his arms
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Victor VonDoom on March 04, 2015, 07:47:49 AM
He made it out alive and appears to to be enjoying a post BB life.  That is more than a lot of competitors can say.  How is he doing financially?  He was on a lot of magazine covers; did he get commensurate coin to go with it?  Bah!
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: dknole on March 04, 2015, 07:54:46 AM
Eddie is healthy, lives life well. Looks good. See him around and has always been friendly.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: _aj_ on March 04, 2015, 07:59:35 AM
90s bodybuilders loved overalls. Lee, Nasser, Cormier, Eddie lol

Not just overalls, but jorts overalls.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: falco on March 04, 2015, 08:52:32 AM
Looks like a fat Hobbit, i.e., a Blobbit.

 ;D
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: njflex on March 04, 2015, 09:06:47 AM
I think he resembled mel Gibson when he was young.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 04, 2015, 10:13:33 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Grape Ape on March 04, 2015, 10:19:09 AM
His USA posing routine was pretty good.  Cory Everson was commentator, and it sounded like she wanted to rush the stage.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Kwon_2 on March 04, 2015, 10:24:50 AM
You can do better.

He didn't do Reservoir Dogs. Tarantino did.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: MCWAY on March 04, 2015, 12:53:51 PM
One of my favorites from the early 90s.


Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: BB on March 04, 2015, 01:13:19 PM
Best Meet Bench was #610 at #220, and he would routinely work up into the mid #5's.

Here's a meet pic with a good amount on it -

(http://www.criticalbench.com/images/EddieRobinson2.jpg).



Just a note because the numbers seemed off. Eddie embellished a bit, here's the story on the #610 bench -


"Question - A lot of people don't know this, but you had a famous benchpress showdown with pro bodybuilder Eddie Robinson. The contest ended with some controversial happenings and there were some circumstances surrounding the event that were upsetting to you. Please tell the complete story for our readers as I'm sure powerlifters and bodybuilders alike will want to hear this.

Joe Ladnier - Rick & Debbie Poston, 1983 AAU Mr. & Mrs. America, owned Athletes Fitness Center in Tampa, Florida. They would hold the Florida Bench Press Championships each year back in the early 80's in the parking lot of their gym. The first year Eddie and I competed against each other, I think we were around 19 or 20 years old. I hit my first 600lb bench and he did like a 585. Rick used this as a marketing tool for publicity for his gym. World Champion Powerlifter against World Champion Bodybuilder. The next year I had just had reconstructive knee surgery and had not trained in a couple of months. Dick Armatrout, the owner of SunCoast (Powerlifting) Gym asked me to compete in the bench meet for just team points. I weighed in really light around 218lbs. Eddie was off season and was weighing around 243 from what Rick told me. I came in and benched around 525, while Eddie did a touch and go with 605 or 610. ".


So, off a little, but still big numbers.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: rudylrichards on March 04, 2015, 01:19:07 PM
Most ppl here don't lift so they might not know how impressive that is 610 at 220lbs is. It looks like a raw lift which makes it even more impressive.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: CAPTAIN INSANO on March 04, 2015, 01:22:38 PM
Best Meet Bench was #610 at #220, and he would routinely work up into the mid #5's.

Here's a meet pic with a good amount on it -

(http://www.criticalbench.com/images/EddieRobinson2.jpg).



Hi Eddie

 ;)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: tommywishbone on March 04, 2015, 01:23:21 PM
He made it out alive and appears to to be enjoying a post BB life.  That is more than a lot of competitors can say.  How is he doing financially?  He was on a lot of magazine covers; did he get commensurate coin to go with it?  Bah!

Remember, covers then & now pay nothing. Zero. Perhaps you get to keep the clothes they gave you for the photo shoot. The only money would come from other BB related activities you were able to generate from the publicity.  Guest posing, possible sponsorship from sup companies, etc.

The only person that gets paid from a cover is the photographer that submitted the picture to the publisher.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: MCWAY on March 04, 2015, 01:31:14 PM
He made it out alive and appears to to be enjoying a post BB life.  That is more than a lot of competitors can say.  How is he doing financially?  He was on a lot of magazine covers; did he get commensurate coin to go with it?  Bah!

He was with the WBF. So he made quite a bit, reportedly $200,000/year. Plus, McMahon kept him an extra 2 years to endorse ICOPRO supplements.

So, if he saved and invested wisely, he should be in great shape.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: The_Punisher on March 04, 2015, 01:33:36 PM
Hi Eddie

 ;)


By Getbig standard, these are fake weights and the claim is all wrong....
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: The_Punisher on March 04, 2015, 01:36:50 PM
Roids are a hella of a drug.


if that's the case, then Every Douchebag in the local Gold's Gym, loaded on Gears should be able to Press 600lbs on the fly
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: MCWAY on March 04, 2015, 01:42:47 PM

if that's the case, then Every Douchebag in the local Gold's Gym, loaded on Gears should be able to Press 600lbs on the fly

Plus, we know what Eddie's appearance is, when he has to forgo the anabolics (for a while, at least).

He competed in two drug-tested shows: 1990 Mr. Olympia and the 1992 WBF Championship.



Smaller and baby-smooth, but still a big man.

He didn't shrink nearly as much as Mike Christian did. Does this feed the notion that powerlifter-type bodybuilders don't shrink as much when they forgo anabolics, because of their strength and power base?
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: BB on March 04, 2015, 02:21:17 PM
Here's an impressive picture taken from an older Darden book of Eddie's upper arm -

(http://www.drdarden.com/forum_images/428927.1162227855010.eddie-robinson-big.jpg).


Flexed

Right - 20.
Left - 19.5.

Relaxed

Right - 18.5.
Left - 17 7/8.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: MCWAY on March 04, 2015, 02:30:44 PM
Here's an impressive picture taken from an older Darden book of Eddie's upper arm -

(http://www.drdarden.com/forum_images/428927.1162227855010.eddie-robinson-big.jpg).


Flexed

Right - 20.
Left - 19.5.

Relaxed

Right - 18.5.
Left - 17 7/8.

They didn't call him "Major Guns" for nothing.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: jude2 on March 04, 2015, 07:03:18 PM
Most ppl here don't lift so they might not know how impressive that is 610 at 220lbs is. It looks like a raw lift which makes it even more impressive.
Very impressive. Better than 99% of powerlifters at that weight.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 04, 2015, 07:09:03 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: D.O.A. on March 04, 2015, 07:11:29 PM
It was Eddie R. and Gary Strydom! (Gray also a great and smart guy Those two were my fav. Both still doing great.
Gary made a lot of dow and was always smart with The cash. He looks great for being 56ish
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: The Ugly on March 04, 2015, 07:14:55 PM
Here's an impressive picture taken from an older Darden book of Eddie's upper arm -

(http://www.drdarden.com/forum_images/428927.1162227855010.eddie-robinson-big.jpg).


Flexed

Right - 20.
Left - 19.5.

Relaxed

Right - 18.5.
Left - 17 7/8.

Looking very butch lesbo here.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: gib on March 04, 2015, 09:56:41 PM
Huge Gh nose on Stydom these days.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Powerlift66 on March 05, 2015, 02:12:01 AM
Very impressive. Better than 99% of powerlifters at that weight.

Exactly, and to this day still...
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Powerlift66 on March 05, 2015, 02:13:50 AM
Loved him as alex24

And the guy with the mic, Joey from friends...

(http://www.90s411.com/images/joey-tribbiani-costume.jpg)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: The_Punisher on March 05, 2015, 05:00:30 AM
It was Eddie R. and Gary Strydom! (Gray also a great and smart guy Those two were my fav. Both still doing great.
Gary made a lot of dow and was always smart with The cash. He looks great for being 56ish


Gary used to post here on Getbig about 3yrs ago.....we busted his balls and he stop, but he held his own here pretty well.....LOL....forgot what his getbig handle was exactly
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 06, 2015, 05:24:43 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: SF1900 on March 06, 2015, 06:21:39 PM
:)

Insane bicep/tricep/forearm development.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: ESFitness on March 06, 2015, 08:09:24 PM
3 pages on Eddie and not surprisingly, not a single mention of Eddie being "Oilbased". A one time source who turned scammer LONG before these boards had open "source checks" or source discussion, which allowed him to keep on scamming people for many, many months.

this was back in he "list me" email day's. before sources had websites, and you had to wait at least 3-4 weeks for your gear.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: The Ugly on March 06, 2015, 09:51:20 PM
3 pages on Eddie and not surprisingly, not a single mention of Eddie being "Oilbased". A one time source who turned scammer LONG before these boards had open "source checks" or source discussion, which allowed him to keep on scamming people for many, many months.

this was back in he "list me" email day's. before sources had websites, and you had to wait at least 3-4 weeks for your gear.

Just assumed he was pre-oil era.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: K A N N I B A L on March 06, 2015, 09:59:30 PM
Oilbased was his source name...
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: gib on March 06, 2015, 11:27:58 PM
Ugly bodybuilder with a big fat boof head. Never found his physique appealing.
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on March 07, 2015, 10:05:52 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: theworm on March 07, 2015, 10:34:24 AM
Really wants me to stop the juice and turn to a mor healthier lifestyle!!!  Not worth it!  He's fat and losing his hair!
Title: Re: Eddie Robinson. Then and Now
Post by: Cableguy on March 07, 2015, 04:22:37 PM
Looking very butch lesbo here.

Haha, good call.